The latest game from THQ Nordic instantly had a Lovecraftian vibe with the tentacles and snow. An intense journey filled with stranger obstacles and harsh environments, Fade to Silence looks like a twisted title that is self-proclaimed to “elevate the genre” of survival.
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The latest title made its grand debut at this year’s Game Awards and the show has been pretty stellar so far! With the protagonist can be seen struggling to survive through a terrible storm with darkness hovering all around him. The strange narrative paired with the audio stylings makes this upcoming title one that definitely has our interest. Even better? It’s set to release just in time for the holiday season!
“Players will continually struggle to navigate dynamic, accumulating snow, real-time snow trails, and completely immersive weather effects such as blizzards,” said Black Forest Games exec Adrian Goersch.
Fade to Silence will be available in Early Access December 14th, with a full release slated for 2018. Learn more about the character-driven survival thriller at the official site here.
“As the player you take the role of Ash, a natural but tormented leader. In that role you explore a post-apocalyptic, frozen wasteland to gather the resources necessary to establish a refuge for survival. With dwindling resources, simple tasks like upgrading equipment and collecting materials quickly require an expedition to scavenge the necessary items. In the search for survival materials, players must navigate a vast territory, in which they will encounter Eldritch monsters and an even greater foe: the unrelenting winter. While freezing temperatures constantly take their toll on the player Ash, the deadliest event is that of a blizzard. If caught by surprise, it takes every ounce of skill, determination and luck to survive.”